Ephesians 3:21

Authorized King James Version

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Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Original Language Analysis

αὐτῷ Unto him G846
αὐτῷ Unto him
Strong's: G846
Word #: 1 of 18
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἡ G3588
ἡ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 2 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δόξα be glory G1391
δόξα be glory
Strong's: G1391
Word #: 3 of 18
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
ἐν by G1722
ἐν by
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 4 of 18
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
τῇ G3588
τῇ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 5 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐκκλησίᾳ the church G1577
ἐκκλησίᾳ the church
Strong's: G1577
Word #: 6 of 18
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth
ἐν by G1722
ἐν by
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 7 of 18
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
Χριστῷ Christ G5547
Χριστῷ Christ
Strong's: G5547
Word #: 8 of 18
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
Ἰησοῦ Jesus G2424
Ἰησοῦ Jesus
Strong's: G2424
Word #: 9 of 18
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
εἰς throughout G1519
εἰς throughout
Strong's: G1519
Word #: 10 of 18
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
πάσας all G3956
πάσας all
Strong's: G3956
Word #: 11 of 18
all, any, every, the whole
τὰς G3588
τὰς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 12 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γενεὰς ages G1074
γενεὰς ages
Strong's: G1074
Word #: 13 of 18
a generation; by implication, an age (the period or the persons)
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 14 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αἰώνων without end G165
αἰώνων without end
Strong's: G165
Word #: 15 of 18
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
τῶν G3588
τῶν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 16 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αἰώνων without end G165
αἰώνων without end
Strong's: G165
Word #: 17 of 18
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
ἀμήν Amen G281
ἀμήν Amen
Strong's: G281
Word #: 18 of 18
properly, firm, i.e., (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)

Analysis & Commentary

[Verse 3:21 text would be quoted here] This verse in Ephesians chapter 3 addresses theological theme. Key Greek terms include to be determined.

The theological focus is doctrinal emphasis, demonstrating Paul's emphasis on the cosmic Christ and the church as His body/bride/temple. The phrase emphasizes union with Christ as the foundation of all spiritual blessings.

Historical Context

Written during Paul's Roman imprisonment (60-62 CE), this verse in chapter 3 reflects the circular letter's purpose to multiple Asian churches. Ephesus was a major center of pagan worship (Artemis cult) and early Christianity, making Paul's teachings on spiritual warfare and Christian unity particularly relevant.

Questions for Reflection